Job summary
About the Service - Criminal Justice Services
Changing Lives delivers a range of projects that support women involved in the Criminal Justice System. We believe that individuals become involved in the Criminal Justice System for a complex range of reasons.
Our experience has taught us that to help women stop offending and to rebuild their lives, we must address the underlying causes of crime. Our services are underpinned by an in-depth understanding of trauma and we support women to address challenges such as domestic abuse, homelessness or poor housing, helping women to develop tools to ensure that trauma in their past does not define the rest of their lives. We know that with the right support around them, women so often are able to break the cycle of crisis and crime.
We currently deliver diversion from custody schemes, education, training and employment services, and holistic services to women serving community sentences or following release from custody. We also provide some pre-release services and have a presence across a number of womens prisons nationally. Our criminal justice services cover Northumbria, Cleveland, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate about making a difference in womens lives, working alongside established teams you will gain invaluable experience of gender specific trauma informed interventions.
Sessional Workers are integral to the running of our projects, and we are currently recruiting a pool of sessional staff to work within our criminal justice teams across both Northumbria and Cleveland.
You will work with the people we support on a day-to-day basis; coaching, supporting, and empowering them to achieve their hopes and aspirations, focusing on the future and encouraging positive steps to improving their life choices.
You will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects, learning and developing your skills and experience in what is an extremely rewarding field. This is primarily within our criminal justice teams however, there may be other opportunities available in other projects, such as our accommodation services.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for all of our vacancies; including internal only roles. You will also have access to our training programme, have a single point of contact for support and receive regular supervision.
About us
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Criminal Justice Services
Changing Lives delivers a range of
projects that support women involved in the Criminal Justice System. We
believe that individuals become involved in the Criminal Justice System for a
complex range of reasons.
Our experience has taught us that to
help women stop offending and to rebuild their lives, we must address the
underlying causes of crime. Our services are underpinned by an in-depth
understanding of trauma and we support women to address challenges such as
domestic abuse, homelessness or poor housing, helping women to develop tools
to ensure that trauma in their past does not define the rest of their
lives. We know that with the right support around them, women so often
are able to break the cycle of crisis and crime.
We currently deliver diversion from
custody schemes, education, training and employment services, and holistic
services to women serving community sentences or following release from
custody. We also provide some pre-release services and have a presence across
a number of womens prisons nationally. Our criminal justice services cover
Northumbria, Cleveland, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands,
Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.
About the Criminal Justice Sessional Worker
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate
about making a difference in womens lives, working alongside established
teams you will gain invaluable experience of gender specific trauma informed
interventions.
Sessional Workers are integral to the running of our projects,
and we are currently recruiting a pool of sessional staff to work within our
criminal justice teams across both Northumbria and Cleveland.
You will work with the people we support on a day-to-day basis;
coaching, supporting, and empowering them to achieve their hopes and
aspirations, focusing on the future and encouraging positive steps to
improving their life choices.
You will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects,
learning and developing your skills and experience in what is an extremely
rewarding field. This is primarily within our criminal justice teams however,
there may be other opportunities available in other projects, such as our accommodation
services.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for all of our
vacancies; including internal only roles. You will also have access to our
training programme, have a single point of contact for support and receive
regular supervision.
The role includes a payment towards holiday pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Criminal Justice Services
Changing Lives delivers a range of
projects that support women involved in the Criminal Justice System. We
believe that individuals become involved in the Criminal Justice System for a
complex range of reasons.
Our experience has taught us that to
help women stop offending and to rebuild their lives, we must address the
underlying causes of crime. Our services are underpinned by an in-depth
understanding of trauma and we support women to address challenges such as
domestic abuse, homelessness or poor housing, helping women to develop tools
to ensure that trauma in their past does not define the rest of their
lives. We know that with the right support around them, women so often
are able to break the cycle of crisis and crime.
We currently deliver diversion from
custody schemes, education, training and employment services, and holistic
services to women serving community sentences or following release from
custody. We also provide some pre-release services and have a presence across
a number of womens prisons nationally. Our criminal justice services cover
Northumbria, Cleveland, South Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands,
Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.
About the Criminal Justice Sessional Worker
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is passionate
about making a difference in womens lives, working alongside established
teams you will gain invaluable experience of gender specific trauma informed
interventions.
Sessional Workers are integral to the running of our projects,
and we are currently recruiting a pool of sessional staff to work within our
criminal justice teams across both Northumbria and Cleveland.
You will work with the people we support on a day-to-day basis;
coaching, supporting, and empowering them to achieve their hopes and
aspirations, focusing on the future and encouraging positive steps to
improving their life choices.
You will have the opportunity to work across multiple projects,
learning and developing your skills and experience in what is an extremely
rewarding field. This is primarily within our criminal justice teams however,
there may be other opportunities available in other projects, such as our accommodation
services.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for all of our
vacancies; including internal only roles. You will also have access to our
training programme, have a single point of contact for support and receive
regular supervision.
The role includes a payment towards holiday pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level two qualification in Social Care or equivalent appropriate qualification
Desirable
- Current First Aid at Work Qualification or willing to work towards a recognised accreditation.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in an environment that requires confidentiality
- Ability to work in an environment that is health and safety conscious
- Ability to work to set administrative guidelines
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Ability to provide advice and guidance in multiple areas of need
- Ability to develop and influence others
Desirable
- Experience of working with socially disadvantaged and vulnerable people in touch with the criminal justice service
- Experience of working with women who present with challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level two qualification in Social Care or equivalent appropriate qualification
Desirable
- Current First Aid at Work Qualification or willing to work towards a recognised accreditation.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work in an environment that requires confidentiality
- Ability to work in an environment that is health and safety conscious
- Ability to work to set administrative guidelines
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Ability to provide advice and guidance in multiple areas of need
- Ability to develop and influence others
Desirable
- Experience of working with socially disadvantaged and vulnerable people in touch with the criminal justice service
- Experience of working with women who present with challenging behaviour
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
